BMW Australia announced yesterday the introduction of the gorgeous 2018 BMW 6-Series GT (Gran Turismo), an exceptionally fun-to-drive car with impressive high-performance capabilities.

Australian customers will be able to choose between two variants: the 630i GT, available at $123,500, as well as the top of the line 640i xDrive GT, which comes with a higher $148,900 price tag.

As we can depict from the media gallery below, the all-new 2018 BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo comes with a bigger body style; after all, we are looking here at the official replacement of the 5-Series GT; and it is supposed to be bigger and wider, just like any other new model within the carmaker`s lineup.

Speaking of sizes, the new 2018 6-Series GT is now 87mm longer and 20mm lower, providing the model with better grip and stability. The space boot is also increased to 610 liters, with the rear seats folded down.

Inside, the cabin welcomes you with the same luxurious feel BMW has to offer at this point, like leather upholstery and contrast stitching.

Technologically, the brand-new 6-Series Gran Turismo is state of the art, being equipped with the same high-tech suite as its European counterparts.

We are dealing here with the newest iDrive6 media interface with 10.25-inch touchscreen, along with 12.3-inch digital display for the instrument cluster, 16-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system, dual-climate zone climate control and so on.

Those looking for the M Sport Package, will be able to have the new 6-Series GT equipped with M goodies, like 19-inch M alloy wheels, M Sport braking system or active rear spoiler.

In the engine department, the 2018 BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo comes with a 2.0-liter turbo flat-four petrol burner in the 630i GT standard version, developing 190 kW and 400 Nm of torque. This makes it quite fast from 0 to 100 km/h – 6.3 seconds.

The topper 640i xDrive GT features a higher 3.0-liter turbo inline six-cylinder mill, with 250 kW and 450 Nm of torque. The same sprint is done in 6.3 seconds.

As for fuel consumption, both models burn less than the previous 5-Series GT, with 7.2L/100 km and 8.5L/100 km, respectively. You can admire the gorgeous and luxurious 2018 BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo in the media gallery below!

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Considered the spiritual successor of the 5-Series GT, the upcoming 2018 BMW 640xi Grand Turismo is confirmed to arrive on the US market this September, the model being completely new at the exterior as well as under the skin.

This means that in terms of design will come with a more sweeping roofline, with a more versatile design and more appealing body style than the current 5-Series. And since we know how the present 5-Series GT looks like, we surely expect a mind-blowing design for the 6-Series GT.

Following the footsteps of the G30 5-Series, the all-new G32 6-Series Gran Turismo will also stand on the company`s new CLAR (Cluster Architecture) modular platform, meaning steel, carbon fiber and aluminum composites altogether.

This means that it will be more lightweight with around 100 kg, will add increase space inside and more performance under the hood.

Performance wise, the all-new 2018 BMW 640xi Grand Turismo will come with a new 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo engine in the United States, with a power output of around 350 horsepower. This is the same one used on the 340i and 740i, meaning that it will come standard with the xDrive all-wheel drive layout.

In Europe, things will be looking different, the model packing a wide range of petrol burners and diesels, most of them identical to the ones used on the G30 5-Series.

The petrol pots will comprise the new BMW 630i, 640i and the M650i xDrive, with the latter one featuring a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8. The diesels will come with the 620d, 630d and the top of the line M650d xDrive variant which will feature a B57 quad-turbo pot.

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There is no doubt that BMW builds exquisite models, but sometimes, a standard production model is not enough to please all fancy customers, so you have to come up with some extra pieces to make it a real standout from the crowd. For the 6-Series range, the extra mods make it feel much more appreciated in the eye of the beholder.

Recently, BMW has introduced a series of modifications for the 6-Series range, all part of the M Sport Limited Edition package, available for the 6-Series Coupe, Convertible or Gran Coupe. The result is really impressive.

Starting with April, customers will have the chance of taking the 6-Series home with plenty of modifications at the exterior, starting with the body colours – Sonic Speed Blue Metallic – adding as well the 20-inch M lightweight alloy wheels, finished in Bicolor with M double-spoke design.

As for the inside, the M Sport Limited Edition involves some new touches, like the comfort seats with BMW Individual full leather trim with Merino leather trim and Fjord Blue accents, adding as well bespoke floor mats with contrast piping in the same Fjord Blue, scuff plates with blue colouring, M Sport Limited Edition lettering, carbon fiber trims around the cabin, gear selector with carbon fiber and door sill cover strips, and so on.

In the engine department, all 6-Series variants come with an eight-speed Steptronic sports transmission which sends the power to the rear wheels. You can find more details with the 6-Series M Sport Limited Edition in the media gallery below! Enjoy and don’t forget to share your opinions with us!

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All products from BMW are exquisite and comes with their own distinctive personality, but when such models become the subjects of a tuning house, then the result can be really amazing.

The BMW 6-Series is another extraordinary piece of German engineering, the real proof that high-class is still the main philosophy that guides BMW into remaining one of the best carmakers in the auto industry. The 6-Series Gran Coupe 640i below is the perfect example on that matter.

The model in question has received some cool stuff from Prestige Auto Couture, which makes it the perfect candidate for the below photo session. It looks extremely aggressive and standout with the new wheels from Vossen Wheels and new body parts from the aforementioned tuning company.

The car`s main highlight remains the new set of wheels, which increases its overall aggressive looks and meaner personality.

We are looking here at the Vossen VPS-306 forged alloys, as well as the new ST Suspension lowering springs which lower the car`s ride height for increased stance and better stability and handling on the road.

As for the car`s powertrain under the hood, this lad here is a real monster, coming with a 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline straight-six engine, developing 320 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. The mill also features a twin-scroll turbocharger with variable valve control Double-VANOS and Valvetronic, adding another cool ingredient – high-precision direct injection, which makes it extremely fast.

We are looking here at a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h delivered in just 5.4 seconds, at a top speed of 250 km/h. The model also comes with a fuel-consumption of 22 mpg / 32 mpg (city / highway).

You can take a closer look at the car by admiring it in the photo session specially created by Gijs Spierings!

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Ever since its introduction on the market as the second-generation BMW 6-Series in 2003 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the E63 650i model from BMW was extremely controversial in terms of design, coming with strange looks and massive body style.

Even so, the model was way ahead those times, coming with advanced mechanics that offered one of the best handling and driving capabilities in the segment. And that was quite a good reason to see it dressed in a racing livery.

The model seen below was thoroughly customized and transformed into a racing car by Aussie driver Andi Aigner, a famous driver known for his outstanding test drives on different BMW models. Now we get to see dancing with his very own drive.

We are not going to spoil all the fun and let you enjoy the entire video, but we still need to praise this baby for a change.

The E63/E64 BMW 650i remains a fun car to drive, especially since it boasts with lots of power squeezed from a massive 4.8-liter naturally-aspirated engine, providing at the same time a loud and impressive engine growl.

And even if we are looking here at a massive car, the 650i is extremely easy and fun to drive, especially in the hands of a professional driver, who knows how to handle the car`s steering on dirt tracks, and recently on a snow track.

The model was accordingly fitted with studded tires, which makes the car`s sliding and drifting more fun, particularly since it also comes with low traction, a rear-wheel setup and a V8 under the hood. All these make the perfect ingredients for such a fun drifting out in the snow. Enjoy the video!

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BMW has a pretty full agenda for the 2017, the carmaker preparing lots of new models for the future up-ahead. One particular test mule that caught our attention with its magnificent design is the upcoming 2018 6-Series GT, recently revealed in a spy video while performing some snowy tests.

Set to be revealed at the 2017 Frankfurt Auto Show, the all-new 2018 BMW 6-Series GT is a serious contender for the likes from Mercedes-Benz and Audi, coming out as the official replacement of the already gone 5-Series GT.

In the new form, the 2018 6-Series Grand Tourismo is going to be top notch, with a hotter design and some mighty powertrains under the hood. Not to forget the new list of gadgetries inside, with borrowings from the new 5-Series and 7-Series.

The test mule seen here brings about new styling bits, like a more sweeping roofline, more refined front and rear bumpers, hatchback-like trunk, while retaining the same split-opening hatch at the back. Also, the stretched rear end announces increase storage space.

With a longer wheelbase as well, the new 6-Series GT will be better looking and more elegant than the 5-Series GT, adding as well increase space inside for passengers and luggage. As for the engine lineup, BMW has announced an interesting suite of petrol burners as diesels.

We should be able to see the petrol variants with lots of power and torque, customers being able to choose between the 630i, 649i or the top of the line M650i xDrive. Also, the carmaker will later add the BMW G30 M550i xDrive with a 4.4-liter twin turbocharged V8 mill with plenty of juice. As expected, a oplug-in hybrid iPerformance will also be introduced as well.

On the diesels side, the carmaker will introduce the new BMW 620d, 630d as well as a top of the line M650d xDrive, the latter one packing the brand new B57 quad-turbo pot. Full details with performance figures and prices will be announced at a later date, meanwhile, enjoy the spy video with the upcoming 2018 BMW 6-Series GT!

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BMW carmaker has big plans with its entire model range, planning big changes with the big league. It will slot the future and more potent BMW X7, being also reported to release a more luxurious BMW 8-Series in a couple of years, which would replace the 6-Series until a new generation will arrive.

The upcoming of the future BMW 8-Series is not new, the test mule already being spied in photos and reviewed in different reports.

The latest reports state that the all-new BMW 8-Series will be based on the 7-Series, and will come with a two- and a four-door body styling, along with their convertible versions, riding on the same CLAR platform, also underpinning the 7-Series and other high-end models. Also, it will become the official replacement of the 6-Series, at least until the new-generation model would emerge in 2019.

The BMW 8-Series` CLAR platform will boast with carbon fiber and aluminum composites, making it much lighter and making the cabin`s interior much more wider than the current 7-Series.

In the engine department, the all-new 8-Series is also likely to borrow the powertrain lineup from the 7-Series, adding base diesels as well as a top of the line 850i with the company`s high-performance 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine.

Once it will emerge on the market, the BMW 8-Series will become the direct rival of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe and Convertible.

So far, the details list is rather scarce, but we should be able to find out more info in the upcoming period. Meanwhile, stay tuned for our latest news on BMW products!

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The 2015 NAIAS has already opened its gates and one of the most anticipated models to be launched here is the revised BMW 6-Series, which has brought its entire fleet. We are talking about the facelift of the 6-Series Coupe, 6-Series Gran Coupe, as well as the 6-Series Convertible.

The new BMW 6-Series lineup comes with an array of changes, first seen on the body and slowly moving towards the cabin as well as under the hood.

First, the new 6-Series have been equipped with some special body paintjobs, like the Melbourne Red metallic, Cashmere Silver metallic, Mediterranean Blue metallis, Glacier Silver metallic or the Jatoba metallic.

At a closer look, one might observe the kidney grille has now 9 bars, instead of 10, the models also coming with other changes like new front apron and the front fog lamps equipped with the Adaptive Full-LED headlights.

Inside the cabin, the BMW 6-Series facelift is also offered with a lot of important features, meaning LEDs which partially illuminated the interior, or the high gloss black trim on teh center console.

Under the hood, the entire BMW 6-Series fleet is also coming with some changes, like the newly introduced 6-cylinder engine which develops 315 horsepower, or the V8 twin turbo and 445 horsepower, equipping the 640i and the 650i versions.

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The German folks at BMW officially pulled the wraps off the new 6-Series, a model which receives some styling tweaks with no performance improvements.

At the exterior, buyers will now get new Glacier Silver, Cashmere Silver, Mediterranean Blue and Melbourne Red exterior finishes, a revised front bumper, new headlights and a tweaked front grille. The new 17-inch alloy wheels won’t go unnoticed while for extra money there’s the larger 18- and 20-inch variants.

Enter the cabin and you will be greeted with improved materials, two-tone leather upholstery and an improved head-up display system.

As mentioned above, the engine range remains untouched with the xDrive system being optional on all units. In conclusion, you will be able to choose from a variety of engines starting with the base 3.0-liter 315hp model and ends with the high-performance 4.4-liter V8 producing 560 horses in the BMW M6.

The new BMW 6-Series will be showcased early next year, at the Detroit Motor Show.

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The upcoming BMW 6-Series, dubbed the Stormtrooper, has been recently revealed in some pictures thanks to aftermarket specialists from the Vilner tuning company.

This particular customized BMW 6-Series is taking its inspiration from the newly BMW 6-Series Bullshark, coming with rather the same visual features, especially at the front.

We are talking about a revised front fascia with headlights that resemble those previewed on the Infiniti FX, while the standard kidney grille was also dropped to make room for the one-off black slimline grille, with fresh air intakes.

At the rear of the BMW 6-Series Stormtrooper, the Vilner tuner has added some modified taillights, which are much slimmer than the ones seen on the Bullshark, while the bootlid lip spoiler has also been customized.

Unfortunately, we don’t know yet if the 6-Series Stormtrooper will be using the same powertrain found on the Bullshark, or when the Bulgarians from the Vilner tuning company will release the model, but we should hear from them again soon enough.

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